In the Moment

A new PBS FRONTLINE documentary takes a close look at Senator Mitch McConnell, including his political rise and biggest wins. We preview “McConnell, the GOP & the Court.”

World renowned philosopher Michael Sandel talks with Lori Walsh ahead of his Augustana University event. They discuss freedom, self-reliance and the art of listening.

A new documentary interweaves interviews with six Native American elders. We talk with the professors behind the film about storytelling, loss and education.

Today’s Teacher Talk conversation explores the secrets to success and what it means to have a growth mindset instead of a fixed one.

Domestic violence calls to the police are down in South Dakota's largest city. Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum puts that into context.

We talk with Kevin Smith from Dakota State University about how educators could utilize new technologies. From AI to chatbots to robots, we explore perks and pitfalls.

Rebecca Erbelding is an author and historian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She's an expert on the U.S. response to the Holocaust.

A poll asked people across the country two questions: Do you live in the Midwest and are you a Midwesterner? We talk with experts about the nebulous borders of the region.

We check in on counties that would be impacted by the proposed carbon capture pipelines. We speak to a newspaper editor, a county commissioner and two landowners.

We connect with experts from around the state to explore what we're doing for Native American pregnant people and how we could do better.

Ken Burns' latest documentary, "The American Buffalo," explores the story of the prairie from the perspective of the buffalo and the people who depend on them.

Elon Musk acquired Twitter in 2022, but his relationship with the social media site began long before. We explore that timeline with director James Jacoby.

A surprise attack by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, killed over 1,000 Israeli civilians last week. Israel has declared war. We hear from South Dakotan voices.

It can be frustrating when someone disregards or resists your advice. But financial therapist Rick Kahler says it's an opportunity to look deeper and be curious.

Associate professor Mike Thompson discusses the gun rights case before the U.S. Supreme Court and the lack of tribal sovereignty cases listed on the docket.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted. What does that mean for House Republicans? And will they rally together to avoid a government shutdown in 40 days?

We take a deep dive into South Dakota's worker recruitment campaign. What do the ads say to the rest of the nation about living and working here?

Writer Dorothy Rosby discusses humor and holidays on In the Moment. We dive into how to write funnier and how humor can change minds.

What does the U.S. labor productivity growth rate tell us? Joe Santos, Ph. D., breaks down how we measure productivity. Plus, we hear from Summit Carbon Solutions.

The Honoring Thathanka Oyate community festival happens Saturday at Red Cloud. We get a preview of the celebration and meditate on the significance of the buffalo.

The Remembering the Children Memorial is opening a temporary exhibit in Rapid City. We get a sneak peek of the exhibit and an update on the status of the memorial.

Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss why 11 South Dakota counties experience persistent poverty. Plus, could medical marijuana be on the chopping block?

This week's Teacher Talk features advice on a topic relevant far beyond the classroom. We discuss how to prevent burnout at work by setting boundaries.

Author Edward Curtis, Ph. D., explores the lives of Syrians who settled in the Midwest at the turn of the century. That includes members of his own family.

Lori Walsh sits down with Michelle Nijhuis, Chuck Raasch and J. Ryan Stradal for a conversation on writing, literature and storytelling.